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Angel’s Wings


"Angel's Wings" by Social Distortion is originally composed and performed in the key of E major. The song is part of their self-titled album released in 1990. Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in California. The song was written by the band's frontman, Mike Ness. Interestingly, "Angel's Wings" was featured in the popular video game "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3." It showcases a catchy melody characterized by energetic guitar riffs and a dynamic rhythm section.

Angel’s Wings - Social Distortion

a a C g f f g
You say you’re down on your luck
g g f f a g f g
Hey baby, it’s a long long way up
f f d c
Hold back now
f f g g
Hold back your fears
a a C g f f g
You say you’re really down and out
g g f f a g f g
And you feel like there’s no way out now
f f d c
Let it go now
f f g g f f
Let go your tears some more

f f f f f f f d c
How many times have you asked yourself
f f f f f g f a a g
Is this the hand the fate now that I’ve been dealt?
f f f f f f f f d c
You’re so disillusioned, this can’t be real
f f f f g f a a g
And you can’t stand now the way you feel
C C C a# a - a# a g
I don’t care about - what they say
f f f g f a a g
I won’t live or die that way
f f f f f f f d c
Tired of figurin’ out things on my own
f f f g f a g g f f
Angel’s wings won’t you carry me home?

a a C g f f g
You say you’re down on your luck
g g f f a g f g
Hey baby, it’s a long long way up
f f d c
Hold back now
f f g g
Hold back your fears
a a C g f f g
You say you’re really down and out
g g f f a g f g
And you feel like there’s no way out now
f f d c
Let it go now
f f g g f f
Let go your tears some more